Hangzhou Travel guide

Hangzhou : Michelin's recommendations

Situated on the Grand Canal, 1 800km of navigable water between Beijing and Shanghai, Hangzhou was once a major river port and a centre of the silk industry. This link provided more than just commercial rewards, as the city became a capital under the Song dynasty and experienced a period of unequalled sophistication that lasted until the Mongol invasions. As in the past, Hangzhou is now renowned for its delightful location on the West Lake, surrounded by hills and gardens. The city was much admired by Marco Polo and thousands of tourists after him.

Tourist attractions Hangzhou : Things to see and do

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Established by artificial means in the 8C on a branch of the River Qiantang, the West Lake became an immediate success, where palaces, pagodas, temples, kiosks, paths and gardens on its banks and islands have created an enchanting picture-postcard si..

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Founded in the 4C by a Buddhist monk from India, the Temple of the Soul's Retreat has been destroyed and rebuilt on no fewer than 16 occasions, either as a result of war or earthquake. The present building is a restoration of the temple built during ..

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The Broken Bridge of the Melting Snow provides access to the eastern end of the Bai causeway: when the bridge is covered in a layer of snow, the first rays of sunlight make the white reflections on the sunny half of the bridge disappear, giving it th..